Title 33 — Title 33 — Professions And Occupations

Board of dental examiners; generally. (a) The board shall carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this act. The board shall consist of six (6) members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate. Appointments made between sessions of the…

Board of dental examiners; officers; seal; meetings; quorum. (a) The board shall elect from its members a president, vice-president and a secretary-treasurer. The board shall have a common seal. The board shall meet in June each year, and more often if necessary, at such times an…

Board of dental examiners; removal of members. The governor may remove any member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202 or for discontinued residence in Wyoming.

compensation. Board of dental examiners; indebtedness; The board shall not create any indebtedness on behalf of the state of Wyoming, except as provided in this section. Out of the funds assessed by the board, each of the members of the board shall receive compensation each day o…

Disposition of monies received and collected under provisions of chapter; report. (a) All monies shall be received and collected as provided by law. The state treasurer shall place the money in a separate account, which shall only be paid out upon an authorized voucher duly verif…

Determination of fees. The board shall establish fees by rule and regulation for the issuance of licenses and administration of examinations pursuant to this act.

Sale of license. Any member of the board who sells or offers to sell any license, or modify scoring or grading of a test to issue a license is subject to prosecution under W.S. 6-5-102.

Licensing; qualifications; examinations; fees. (a) Any person who has a background that does not evidence conduct adverse to the practice of dentistry or to the ability to practice dentistry, who has graduated and attained the degree of doctor of dental surgery or doctor of denta…

Renewal license certificate. (a) On or before December 31 of every second year, each dentist licensed to practice dentistry in this state and wishing to continue in the practice of dentistry shall submit a license renewal application with the applicable renewal fee. Any license g…

Certificate entitles dentist to practice in any county; lost certificates. The certificate provided for in this act entitles the holder to practice dentistry in any county in Wyoming. The board, upon satisfactory proof of loss of the certificate issued under this act, shall issue…

List of licensees filed with board office. The board shall annually publish a list of all dentists and dental hygienists licensed under this act. The list shall contain the name and address of each dentist and dental hygienist and such other information as the board deems advisab…

Grounds and procedure for revocation or suspension of license. (a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, may reprimand, restrict or impose conditions on the practice of a dentist for any one (1) or more of the following causes: (i) Con…

Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 210, § 3.

Persons deemed to be practicing dentistry; work authorizations from licensed dentist. (a) Except as provided by paragraph (xii) of this subsection, any person is deemed to be practicing dentistry within the meaning of this act: (i) Who performs, or attempts, or advertises to perf…

(a) Persons to whom chapter inapplicable. Nothing in this act contained applies: (i) To a legally qualified medical doctor; (ii) To a legally qualified dental hygienist or dentist engaged in full-time duties with the United States armed forces, public health service, veterans adm…

Certain persons prohibited from soliciting patronage of general public. No person engaged in business of constructing, altering or repairing bridges, crowns, dentures or other prosthetic appliances, surgical appliances or orthodontic appliances shall directly or indirectly solici…

Dental laboratory technicians. Dentists may employ one (1) or more dental laboratory technicians who work only under the direction and supervision of the dentist and who shall not be permitted under any circumstances to do any work upon any patient. Dental laboratory technicians …

Repealed by Laws 1981, ch. 172, § 3.

Dental hygienists; generally. Any dentist authorized to practice dentistry within the state may employ dental hygienists who shall be examined and possess the qualifications provided in this act. A dental hygienist may perform any services for a patient which are consistent with …

Dental hygienists; qualifications; examination; fees and license. (a) Any person who has a background that does not evidence conduct adverse to the practice of dental hygiene or to the ability to practice dental hygiene who is a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by …

Grounds and proceedings for suspension of, revocation of, or refusal to renew license. (a) The board may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, the license of any dental hygienist for any of the following causes: (i) Conviction of, entry of a plea of nolo contendere …

Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 210, § 3.

Duties of other dental auxiliary. Duties of all other dental auxiliary personnel not mentioned in this act shall be set and governed by the rules and regulations of the board.

Violations. Any person who practices dentistry without being properly qualified and licensed, or who violates any provisions of this act is subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment not more than two (2) years in the penitentiary, or both. …

Repealed by Laws 1981, ch. 172, § 3.

Regulation of proceedings relating to revocation or suspension of licenses. All proceedings before the board relating to the revocation or suspension of licenses shall be conducted according to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, except appeals under the Wyoming Administrat…

Action for injunction. The board in its own name may bring an action for an injunction, and courts of this state may enjoin any person from violation of this act. Such proceedings shall be prosecuted by the attorney general's office or by private counsel.

(a) Definitions. As used in this act: (i) "Board" means the Wyoming board of dental examiners established by this act; (ii) "Dentistry" means the healing art practiced by a dentist which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment, planning and care of conditions with…

Radiograph use permits. (a) Any dental assistant who places or exposes radiographs shall hold a radiograph use permit. (b) Any licensed dentist using an x-ray machine shall have that machine inspected by a qualified radiation expert periodically as determined by the board. (c) Th…

permit. General anesthesia or parenteral sedation (a) Any dentist licensed under this act who administers general anesthesia or parenteral sedation shall apply for and receive a general anesthesia or parenteral sedation permit. The permit shall be issued to a licensed dentist who…

Dentist and dental hygienist volunteer license. (a) As used in this section: (i) "Low income uninsured person" means a person who meets all of the following requirements: (A) The person's income is not greater than two hundred percent (200%) of the current poverty level as define…

Immunity from personal liability. (a) Members, agents and employees of the board and any person reporting information to the board under oath shall be immune from personal liability with respect to acts done and actions taken in good faith without fraud or malice. (b) The immunit…

Temporary educator’s license. (a) A temporary license may be issued to any dentist or dental hygienist who has applied for licensure and who exhibits good standing in another jurisdiction of the United States or Canada and has qualified for the requirements to be employed as an i…